Sales in the company's U.S. business fell 1.1 percent to $ 4.79 billion, declining for the seventh straight quarter. (cnbc.com)
Still, the United States was rated as «improving» for the seventh straight quarter, while the Euro zone was seen as «improving» for the fourth straight quarter. (cnbc.com)
The firm reported a 27.3 percent rise in first - half profit and a seventh straight quarter of underlying sales growth in its home market, successfully navigating an inflationary trading environment. (cnbc.com)